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When Spain, Argentina, France and Brazil step onto the court, it is no longer just sport: it is a battle of prestige and passion.
Throughout the Padel World Championship, the world's top nations face off in an electric atmosphere, combining high-flying technique, team strategy and unforgettable feats. More than a competition, it is a true padel festival blending historic rivalry, emerging new talents and national pride.
Are you ready to dive into the unique world of this legendary event? Schedule, favourite teams, match formats, roll of honour: here is your complete guide to understanding everything about the Padel World Championship.
What are the Padel World Championship?
Organised under the auspices of the International Padel Federation (FIP), the World Padel Championships bring together the best men’s and women’s national teams. Unlike an individual padel tournament such as the World Padel Tour or Premier Padel, the stakes here are collective: the country’s honour is on the line.
Created in 1992, these championships expanded rapidly, notably thanks to the strong involvement of countries like Spain, Argentina, and more recently Brazil and France. Today, they rank among the most prestigious competitions in the world of padel.
A format designed for excitement
Each championship brings together over thirty nations. Ties are contested as teams, with several matches per tie, combining young talents and established stars such as Fernando Belasteguín, Juan Lebrón or Alejandra Salazar.
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How does the Padel World Championship work?
Qualifying rounds and match format
Before reaching the final stages, several countries go through continental qualifying rounds.
The objective: reach the final draw where 16 men's teams and 16 women's teams compete.
Each tie between two nations consists of three doubles matches. A team must win at least two matches to win the tie.
All matches are played under the padel tournament rules, which we encourage you to read to better understand how the matches work.
The team world ranking
Beyond the prestige, the results impact the team world ranking established by the FIP. An excellent way to track the progress of rising nations, especially in countries like France, which continues to make strides.
Roll of honour: who dominates the Padel World Championship?
Unsurprisingly, Spain and Argentina have historically dominated the competition. The Spanish team can rely on talents like Alejandro Galán, Arturo Coello or the Sánchez Alayeto sisters to cement their dominance.
For Argentina, the legendary pairing of Fernando Belasteguín and Juan Martín Díaz left a lasting impression, though a new generation has now taken over.
Worth noting is the rise in power of nations like Brazil or France, especially thanks to promising players such as Lucile Pothier.
Padel World Championship: spotlight on France
In recent years, France has established itself as an increasingly credible force on the international padel scene. Driven by the French Tennis Federation (FFT), which now oversees the discipline, the structure of French padel has accelerated remarkably: creation of clubs, surge in sanctioned tournaments, opening of dedicated training centres...
France’s padel teams, both men’s and women’s, benefit from greater support, including centralised training, intensive camps and increased focus on mental preparation for padel and physical conditioning. This support is starting to pay off at major international competitions.
In 2024, the women's team achieved one of its best performances by reaching the quarter-finals of the World Championships, a symbolic milestone confirming the rise in power of French padel.
On the men's side, progress is also notable, even though the competition remains fierce against historic heavyweights like Spain and Argentina.
With emerging talents shining on the international stage, France can now dream of claiming a world podium spot in the coming years. Enough to inspire many passionate licensed players across the whole country.
To be part of this momentum, why not get your padel licence and enter a local competition?
How to follow the next Padel World Championship?
Key schedule and venues to remember
The next World Padel Championships will be held in Qatar, a strategic choice to develop padel in the Middle East. You’ll find this tournament on your 2025 padel tournament calendar, alongside other major events such as the European Padel Championships and the Premier Padel events.
To follow all the international padel news, remember to check our Premier Padel schedule regularly, as well as details on the Premier Padel Finals, Premier Padel Paris and Premier Padel Bordeaux.
Competing in padel tournaments: what about you?
Pack your padel bag! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, there are plenty of tournament formats to enjoy your passion for padel:
- P25 padel tournament: ideal for getting started
- P500 padel tournament and P1000 padel tournament: to take on the region’s best players
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Amateur padel tournament: improve your game in a friendly atmosphere
You can also learn about organising tournaments with our guide How to organise your own padel tournament.
To become a complete and top-performing player, do not forget to:
- Choose your padel racket suited to your playing style
- Wear padel shoes and padel clothing designed for competition
